searching alternative options of care for hiv/aids
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Searching Alternative Options of Care for HIV/AIDS
Margot Malachowski, MLSCommunity Outreach Librarian
Baystate HealthJune 4, 2016
My Job is to…
• Recommend trustworthy websites for you to research your health care questions.
• Research your questions for you, and send you the results in an email or postal mail.
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Homeopathy: Most rigorous clinical trials and systematic analyses of the research on homeopathy have concluded that there is little evidence to support homeopathy as an effective treatment for any specific condition.
grandson with his Easter basket in 2016Evidence Based Medicine: the integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the decision making process for patient care. Clinical expertise refers to the clinician's cumulated experience, education and clinical skills.
Studies of Integrative Medicine• Pain Management for
Military Personnel and Veterans: Current NCCIH-funded studies on the effects of adding mindfulness meditation to pain management programs to help patients feel and function better, and reduce the need for pain medication.
• Symptom Management for Cancer Patients: Previous NCCIH-funded studies suggest that cancer patients who receive integrative therapies (such as acupuncture) experience less pain and anxiety, improved mood, and less fatigue.
Integrative Medicine• Chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture are
relatively safe to integrate into your care, when using qualified practitioners.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (“talk therapy”) is an effective supplement to any treatment.
• Before trying herbs, vitamins, supplements—learn about potentially dangerous or troublesome interactions.
Natural Medicines Database: Contact Consumer Health Library
